The Victorian government is taking a new approach to the incorporation of recycled materials in major infrastructure projects.
In February 2020, the Victorian government announced its
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Embedding sustainability in times of uncertainty
No longer an optional addition, rail infrastructure projects are looking to mandate sustainability as part of the project’s outcomes, and are looking to their long-term impact on people and environment.
Incorporating
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Industry welcomes appointment of Inland Rail expert panel
Pacific National and Wagner Corporation have welcomed the establishment of an independent panel of experts to resolve concerns regarding flooding along the Inland Rail route.
The two companies have joined
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Geotextile made from Australian recycled plastics now available
Australia’s first geotextile made from locally sourced recycled plastics is now on the market.
Developed by Geofabrics Australasia, the Bidim Green geotextile is made from recycled plastic bottles, sourced
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Trial of hydrogen-powered trains in passenger service complete
The world-first trial of two hydrogen fuel-cell trains in passenger service has been successfully completed.
The two Alstom Coradia iLint trains have passed 530 days and 180,000km of operation for LNVG,
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Full schedule of services resume on Main Western Line
Federal govt gets behind rail as solution to Australian urbanisation
The federal government has supported a report that encourages the prioritisation of freight by rail and faster rail connections within and between cities and regions.
The Building Up & Moving Out
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Budget allocates $1.2bn for rail in NZ
NZ$1.2 billion ($1.11bn) has been earmarked for rail in New Zealand’s 2020 budget.
The NZ Coalition government has targeted investment in track and locomotives, as well as a replacement for the Interislander
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Alstom releases results for the 2019-2020 financial year
Alstom has released its results for the financial year 2019-2020, ending March 31, 2020.
The Paris-based, Euronext listed rollingstock and signalling manufacturer booked orders of €9.9 billion ($16.6bn)
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Recycled materials in use at multiple transport projects
Recycled materials are being used on transport projects in Victoria and NSW, making the most of the many infrastructure projects currently underway.
In Melbourne, the newly opened Kananook Train Storage
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